Sigma DP2x vs Sony W550

The following is a complete overview of the Sigma DP2x versus Sony W550, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Sigma and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DP2x (5MP) and W550 (14MP) and the DP2x (APS-C) and W550 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The DP2x was introduced 5 months earlier than the W550 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the DP2x scores vs the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sigma DP2x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Sigma DP2x Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sigma DP2x enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DP2x compared to the W550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DP2x and W550 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DP2x and W550.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DP2x using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W550 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.